Written question asked by Baroness Blood (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 9 March 2006.

NHS: Muckamore Abbey Hospital

Question: Whether it is proposed to transfer the management of Muckamore Abbey Hospital to the new Northern Trust on its inception; and, if so, for what reasons.

Answer: Establishment orders for the five new health and social services trusts, announced as part of the review of public administration, have been prepared and issued for consultation. The draft establishment order for the new Northern Area Trust proposes that it should assume responsibility for Muckamore Abbey Hospital. This is intended to promote linkages with the community services in the area in which the facility is situated. The proposal will, however, be reviewed in light of views which are expressed during the current consultation process by interested stakeholders including staff and service users.

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